Area 74 ha Population 766 (2013) | Elevation 80 m (260 ft) Local time Saturday 9:19 AM | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 87% Humidity | ||
Trofors is the administrative centre of the municipality of Grane in Nordland county, Norway. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Austervefsna and Svenningdalselva which forms the large river Vefsna. The village of Leiren lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast and the village of Majavatn lies about 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the south. The 0.74-square-kilometre (180-acre) village of Trofors has a population (2013) of 766. The population density is 1,035 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,680/sq mi).
Map of 8680 Trofors, Norway
Trofors lies along the European route E6 highway, at the intersection with Norwegian National Road 73 which heads east to Hattfjelldal and then to Sweden. The Nordland Line runs through the western part of the village, stopping at Trofors Station. The main church for Trofors is Grane Church, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the north in the village of Grane.